In episode #44, Kamran Taqui, President of K&S Logistics and M&M Delivery, discusses the power of embracing discomfort to achieve financial freedom, as well as the strategic use of debt to generate substantial value within FedEx. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingfor…

Join us for part two of our conversation with Steve Ramsthel, where we dive into maximizing your CSAs, identifying unique business characteristics, and strategically planning for a business sale to maximize your profit. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.co…

Join us as we discuss with Steve Ramsthel the significance of DRO and the financial pitfalls of remote ownership. Don't miss Part 2 of our conversation with Steve next week! Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" u…

In episode #43 of The Routing for Success podcast, Nick Perkins and Christine Zierau delve into the art of effectively modernizing a business, how to navigate working a 9-5 job alongside a linehaul business, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset when facing challenges within the FedEx industry. Routing for Success is a registered tra…

In episode #42 of Routing for Success, hosts Emily Blair and Jake Hirsch interview Adrian Gerard, who oversees 18 FedEx team runs outside of Phoenix Arizona. Adrian shares his best practices for managing team drivers, optimal truck trading times, and strategies for adjusting directional dispatching. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of …

Tune in to episode #41 with special guest Norb Kohler to discover the ins and outs of spot runs and what makes them so valuable! Plus, learn some of the best ways to incentivize spot run drivers, and how to build lasting relationships with the customers. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. a…

Join FedEx Linehaul Contractor David Cooper in Episode #38 as he shares how to find and fix major "money leaks". Don't miss out on his top money-saving hacks for Fuel, Payroll, Trucks, and much more! Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Faceb…

In episode #37 of Routing for Success, FedEx contractors Rick & Mel Klein share insights from a year working with FedEx Express. Tune in now to discover the truth with Express, as well as their top tips for success! Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "L…

In episode #36 hosts Emily Blair and Jake Hirsch interview Alex Frum, a FedEx linehaul contractor, on his top strategies for driver retention and improving safety scores. Discover the money-saving power of prioritizing safety in your business! Plus, check out Alex's TSPA Contract Review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlJjGld4z9I Routin…

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Steve Crawford has been a Linehaul contractor for FedEx Ground since 1995. You can connect with Steve via his website: www.stevecrawford411.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Click Here “Fe…

Matt Heglin of Accounting Associates serves more than 450 contractors for FedEx Ground in both P&D and Linehaul. In this episode, Matt discusses various strategies for saving money as a FedEx contractor. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on F…

We're back! In this episode of the Routing for Success podcast we talk with Liz Litsas and Vinit Singh of Norcal Logistics. Learn about how these FedEx Ground contractors 10x'd the size of their business in only 6 years. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.c…

Michael Meyer is a FedEx Ground contractor with more than 130 routes in operation. In 2022 he stood up an incredible 11 CSA's. In this episode we talk about "money trap" CSA's, strategies for standing up new CSA's, and the alternative vehicle program (AVP). This interview is a MUST WATCH for anyone involved with FedEx Ground contracting. Routing fo…

Lee and Keely Muse are FedEx Ground contractors (Linehaul) via their company Tread Transportation Services. They are also the founders of Forward Arrow Solutions which provides software and other services for FedEx Ground contractors. Forward Arrow Solutions: fx-fast.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All r…

In episode #29 of the Routing for Success podcast we talk with Lincoln Thompson. Lincoln is a contractor for FedEx Ground via his company CWA Logistics. He also owns a fuel hauling business. In this episode Lincoln contrasts being a FedEx contractor with his fuel hauling business and teaches how to foster safe working conditions for drivers. Routin…

Erick Spronck is a Linehaul contractor for FedEx Ground and a Certified Public Accountant. In this episode we discuss financing strategies for growing a FedEx Ground route business. Contact Erick at erick.spronck@gmail.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess…

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Chad Carpenter is a FedEx Ground contractor with over 220 routes. He led a successful 24 year career with FedEx Express before joining Ground. In this episode Chad reveals the differences between Ground and Express operations and gives his take on whether the announced merger will be a good thing for contractors like him. Routing for Success is a r…

In this episode of the Routing for Success podcast we have Dean Maciuba back to turn the tables and interview our host Ryan Makris. Check out this episode to learn all about FedEx Ground, AP Equipment Financing, and our host Ryan Makris. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com ro…

Joe Thomas is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground via his company TISX Corp. He is also the owner of the TISX YouTube channel which has quickly risen to become one of the top channels for content related to FedEx Ground. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routin…

Tim Goff is a contractor for FedEx Ground (Linehaul). He is also the founder of MyGroundForce and co-founder of the Linehaul Summit. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Click Here “FedEx” and “F…

Chad Carpenter is an Independent Service Provider (ISP) for FedEx Ground via his company NEC Express, which operates over 220 daily routes. In this episode we discuss the skills Chad developed over a 24-year career with Express, and how he was able to successfully transition and apply those skills to the Ground contractor side of the business. Rout…

Dean Maciuba is the founder and Managing Director of Crossroads Parcel Consulting. In this episode we discuss the terms of the UPS teamsters deal and how other carriers (like FedEx Ground) might be affected. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us …

Patrick Luze is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground via his company Luze Delivery Service Inc. In this episode, we discuss Patrick's path to becoming a FedEx contractor, his strategy for retaining employees, and a unique way that he's getting more utilization out of his assets. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipm…

Alex Frum is a Linehaul contractor for FedEx Ground via his company Alpha Kilo Logistics. In this episode we discuss Alex's background as a fixed income trader on Wall Street, some reasons he felt attracted to the FedEx Ground Linehaul business, and his tips for running a successful operation. You can email Alex at afrum@alphakilologistics.com Rout…

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John Chestnut is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground via his company Grace and Peace Deliveries. In this episode we discuss some skills John acquired during his training to become a youth pastor, his daily practice of "servant leadership", and some ways that John is saving money. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equi…

Steve Rebuck operates 8 CSA's as an independent service provider for FedEx Ground. In this episode, Steve discusses his previous experience owning a non-emergency medical transport company with over 300 vehicles, and how he uses those skills to run a successful FedEx Ground contractor business today. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of…

Jason Brown is the owner of JNL Brown Trucking, an independent service provider for FedEx Ground. In this episode, Jason discusses the lessons he's learned over a 25-year career as a FedEx contractor, including the UPS strike of 1997, the COVID pandemic, and more. Disclaimer: Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. …

David Hersey is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground via his four companies NextGen P&D, Ground P&D, Summit Logistics, and Maverick Transport. All combined, David's companies operate 120 routes daily. davidrhersey@gmail.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com rout…

Dean Maciuba is currently the Managing Partner, United States, for Crossroads Parcel Consulting, where he is responsible for managing consulting initiatives in the US. Previously, he was the Managing Partner, North America, for Last Mile Experts. Dean has also worked for 4Front Consulting Group where he managed general transportation consulting and…

Darrius Peoples is a Linehaul contractor and also runs trucks outside of FXG under his own authority. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Click Here “FedEx” and “FedEx Ground” are registered tra…

Slicker Trucking is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground with over 100 P&D routes, 30 Linehaul runs, and 200 employees. www.slickertrucking.net Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Cl…

Kevin Riley and Gabriel Villegas are the owners of Ryvil Logistics, an independent service provider for FedEx Ground. kevin.riley@ryvillogistics.com gabriel.villegas@ryvillogistics.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here…

Jason Larsen is an independent service provider with FedEx Ground. jason.larsen@blacklandtransport.com Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Click Here “FedEx” and “FedEx Ground” are registered tr…

Rick Dunn is the owner of DXP Group and Linehaul Solutions. rick@linehaul.info www.linehaul.info Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on Instagram: Click Here “FedEx” and “FedEx Ground” are registered trademar…

FedEx recently announced that they will merge several of their companies together, including the contractor-based Ground and employee-based Express divisions. In this episode we talk with Dean Maciuba about the merger, and the effect it will likely have on the FedEx service provider model. Dean is the founder and Managing Director of Crossroads Par…

David Delgado is a Linehaul contractor who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. In this episode, we discuss David's strategy for acquiring new routes with little or no money out-of-pocket. David can be reached either by email or his company Facebook page: Email to: delgadoenterprisesinc@gmail.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DelgadoEnter…

In this bonus episode of the Routing for Success podcast, we discuss some big news from FedEx Corporation. AP News Article: https://apnews.com/article/fedex-cost-cuts-dividend-ef3a37110b2b2f36fa614ae6f4dadb06 WSJ Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fedex-restructures-to-combine-ground-and-express-delivery-networks-a79d58b9?mod=hp_lead_pos4 Routin…

Wahid Bastoros is a serial entrepreneur who recently went “full cycle” with his FedEx business, successfully selling it after 12 years for more than 6 times his original investment. In addition to his FedEx business, Wahid is a partner in a printing and graphics company, invests in fix-&-flip real estate, and is also a partner in a company that man…

Chris Welchko is one of the largest Independent Service Providers for FedEx Ground with 8 CSA's and over 150 employees under his supervision. Chris has his own "relay", which is effectively a mini terminal which is owned and operated by Chris. You can contact Chris at cwelchko.hh@hustleharddelivery.com FedEx Ground revenue trend: https://imgur.com/…

Steve Ramsthel is a retired corporate executive who chose to get into the parcel delivery business after a successful 26 year career. Steve utilizes his unique skill set to help contractors optimize their operational cash flow, negotiate better contract terms, and buy or sell their business. You can reach Steve by visiting his website www.smrcapita…

Oversupply in the FXG step van market. Conversation with Juan Tetuan, owner of Tetuan Enterprises, Inc., independent service provider with over 70 routes in operation. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of AP Equipment Financing. All rights reserved. apfinancing.com routingforsuccess.com "Like" us on Facebook: Click Here "Follow" us on I…

Sinnary Sam operates 20 Ground and Home Delivery routes in Southern California. Sinnary (and her husband, Paul) are previous winners of FedEx’s Entrepreneur of the Year award. In this conversation, we talk about how the business has evolved since the RPS days, we discuss hiring and scheduling drivers in a 7-day work week, weathering the 2008 recess…

Intro - Step van / walk-in van market update Rick Dunn is the owner of DXP Group and Linehaul Solutions. Rick holds an MBA and got his start in the trucking business as a side hustle while working a full-time job in law enforcement. At the peak of their business, Rick and his partner had over 60 trucks in operation. Routing for Success is a registe…

Saul Lerma is owner of Lerma Transport Incorporated – Independent Service Provider based in Yuma, AZ. Saul is a three-time winner of FedEx’s National Entrepreneur Of The Year award and is well known throughout the industry for providing safety and operations training for other service providers across the country. Routing For Success is an independ…

Routing For Success was created to explore the United States parcel delivery industry and promote the men and women who operate it. Each episode of Routing For Success will highlight the stories, advice, and business practices of today's most successful delivery contractors and industry stakeholders. Routing for Success is a registered trademark of…